Jump to content
Model Cars Magazine Forum

Recommended Posts

Posted

The smallest bender I could find is the Du Bro 785. It bends AL and CU from 3/32" to an 1/8". It isn't made to handle stiff SS, but I was careful and it worked. I'm trying to finish the engine plumbing of the funny car, but I'll get busy on completing the video. There isn't much left to do and it won't take long. I'll post a link here or in the Tips & Technique forum.

I found companies that will bend really small tubing, but they want a minimum order or just plain lots of money. I'm still researching that end.

Thanks for looking in, Goat.

Posted

Goat guy - I'm going to use really tiny sensors, of course! jk

It's going to be a job to drill into these, for the sensors. I'll have to make a larger 'jig' to center the bit and use lots of lube.

Thanks for keeping track of me and for your comments.

  • 2 weeks later...
  • 1 month later...
Posted

Hey, Dave and Chris. Thanks for remembering me and checking in. I've had family issues on-and-off for awhile including trips out of town and haven't had much time to devote to this build. I'm working on the engine plumbing and will get an update out next week.

As the Terminator said, "I'll be back".

Posted

Hey Ted.... I am sorry to hear about the family things that are going on. Take care of that first, family is more important. This build will still be on the bench waiting. Looking forward to the awesome work that you are doing on this.

Posted

I totally agree. Your build as well as us will be here when you're back at it. Hope all works itself out and goes smoothly.

Posted

Thanks for the understanding, guys. It's not like you're lacking builds to admire and drool over in the meantime.

Dave - I appreciate all of the photos you've provided to us all. They certainly have added to my research for this particular car.

Posted

Excellent build and some good ideas. What did you use for the thin wire for your electronics in the different colours? I could use some of that.

Posted (edited)

Kane - I couldn't have paid for a better question. I'm glad you asked!

The small diameter wiring is part of Pro Tech's Small Detail Wire and you can find it along with other gauge wires, braided lines, hard lines and hoses at my new online store.

I specialize in 1/16 scale and larger, but many of the detailing items can be used at any scale.

I have some tables on the site that show 1:1 sizes in three different scales (1/16, 1/12 and 1/8).

I'm just opening the store and in the middle of stocking the shelves, so bare with me while it's expanding.

The store is at http://www.tedsmodel...arketplace.com/

I have a video of the wiring you see on this FC.

Edited by TedsModeling
  • 3 weeks later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
×
×
  • Create New...